AC Joint Surgery at Commons Clinic

AC Joint Surgery: Advanced Acromioclavicular Joint Treatment at Commons Clinic

Commons Clinic specializes in ac joint surgery, ac joint arthroscopy, ac joint operation, and acromioclavicular surgery for acromioclavicular joint injury, separations, and dislocation. Our orthopedic surgeon team uses advanced imaging and minimally invasive arthroscopic ac joint reconstruction and ac joint repair for superior stabilization, reduced pain, and faster recovery.

What Is AC Joint Surgery and When Is It Needed for Shoulder Separation?

Understanding the acromioclavicular joint, clavicle, and common AC joint injuries

Rockwood classification: AC joint separations, grades, and symptoms explained

AC joint surgery is an ac joint procedure that repairs or reconstructs the acromioclavicular joint where the clavicle meets the acromion. After shoulder separation or acromioclavicular joint dislocation, torn ligaments cause pain, deformity, and shoulder instability. Many ac separations improve with a sling, nsaids, and rehabilitation. When symptoms, shoulder pain, or instability persist, ac joint surgery such as ac joint reconstruction, ac joint arthroscopy, ac joint repair, or acromioclavicular joint surgery may be recommended. Book a consultation so an orthopedic surgeon can assess your symptoms, imaging, and grade of injury.

When does an acromioclavicular joint injury require surgery versus nonoperative care?

Nonoperative treatment options: sling, NSAIDs, injections, and physical therapy

Types of AC Joint Surgery, Reconstruction Techniques, and Shoulder Procedures We Perform

Arthroscopic AC joint surgery, distal clavicle resection, and minimally invasive techniques

Mumford procedure and distal clavicle resection for AC joint arthritis and osteolysis

If shoulder pain over your collarbone limits training, sleep, or overhead work, arthroscopic ac joint surgery may be the answer. Using an arthroscope and smaller incisions, our orthopedic surgeon performs an ac joint procedure to remove bone spurs, calm subacromial bursitis, and smooth the acromioclavicular joint without a long hospital stay or large open incision.

For shoulder arthritis isolated to the acromioclavicular joint, a minimally invasive distal clavicle resection is a focused ac joint arthroscopy. In this ac joint operation we remove a few millimeters of the lateral clavicle where the collarbone meets the acromion, preserving stabilization while easing painful contact and inflammation.

AC joint reconstruction and ligament repair for severe acromioclavicular joint dislocation

Surgical stabilization techniques: CC ligament reconstruction, tightrope, and grafts

Combined shoulder surgery: AC joint procedures with rotator cuff, impingement, or biceps stabilization

Most patients go home the same day, start guided physical therapy and rehab quickly, and resume daily activities within weeks after surgery. If injections, nsaids, and restrictions are failing, review your imaging and acromioclavicular surgery options.

AC Joint Surgery Procedure Day, Recovery Timeline, and Rehabilitation Plan

How AC joint surgery is performed: imaging, anesthesia, incisions, and outpatient care

What to expect in the recovery room and first days after AC joint operation

On the day of your ac joint surgery, your orthopedic surgeon reviews X rays and mris to confirm the grade of acromioclavicular joint injury, clarify symptoms, and finalize your ac joint procedure. Imaging confirms whether you need ac joint arthroscopy, a small open incision, or combined acromioclavicular surgery with joint reconstruction using a minimally invasive technique.

You meet anesthesia staff, then receive a nerve block and general anesthesia so shoulder surgery is comfortable. During acromioclavicular joint surgery, the surgeon passes an arthroscope through smaller incisions to inspect the acromioclavicular joint, ac ligaments, cc ligaments, and distal clavicle. They then perform ac joint reconstruction or ac joint repair with sutures, tightrope, or dog bone devices, or a tendon graft, sometimes adding distal clavicle resection.

Most ac joint operations are outpatient, and you go home in a sling with clear postoperative instructions and restrictions.

AC joint surgery recovery time, rehabilitation program, and physical therapy milestones

Weeks after surgery: sling use, passive range of motion, and exercise to strengthen the shoulder

Risks, complications, and outcomes after acromioclavicular joint surgery

Why Choose Commons Clinic for AC Joint Surgery and Shoulder Specialist Care

Fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons, advanced arthroscopic shoulder surgery, and integrated imaging

Personalized treatment plans: from nonoperative AC joint care to reconstruction surgery

You are not looking for any ac joint surgery. You want acromioclavicular joint surgery that gets you back to work, sport, sleep, and daily activities without constant shoulder pain. Commons Clinic is built for patients who expect that level of ac joint operation and shoulder surgery care.

Your care is led by fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specialists in acromioclavicular joint injury, ac joint repair, and ac joint reconstruction. You receive accurate diagnosis, advanced imaging when required, clear explanation of risks, benefits, symptoms, and restrictions, and an ac joint procedure tailored to your lifestyle.

From advanced ac joint arthroscopy and arthroscopy shoulder techniques to complex ac reconstruction using tendon graft and ligament reconstruction, surgeons use a minimally invasive technique whenever appropriate. Smaller incisions, structured rehabilitation, and detailed operative instructions often mean smoother recovery after ac joint surgery.

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